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411 E Front Avenue, 
Chester, AR 72934

$1,649,999


Bed


Bath


9,600

Sq Ft


Single Family


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Listed by

Laura Mclean

Keller Williams Platinum Realty

479-434-3000

Last updated:

February 28, 2026, 03:18 PM

MLS#

1084575

Source:

AR FSBOR

About This Home

411 E Front Avenue

Introducing...The Beard & Lady Inn – A Historic 1887 Bed & Breakfast with Modern Luxury offers a turn-key thriving business. Step back in time with The Beard & Lady Inn, an extraordinary 9,600 sq. ft. fully restored 19th-century bed-and-breakfast built in 1887 by U.S. Marshal Colonel Jacob Yoes. Set on 0.69 beautifully landscaped acres less than half a mile from I-540, this property masterfully blends historic charm with modern comfort — and comes with a six-figure revenue hospitality business already in operation. Inside, guests are welcomed by 11 uniquely themed rooms, including two luxury suites. One suite features a kitchenette & an expansive bath with both a clawfoot tub & shower, while the remaining bathrooms offer a total of 7 showers, 9 toilets, and an additional tub. The Mercantile & Apothecary Shop on-site provides guests with an unforgettable retail and entertainment experience — complete with a stage for live music and a large seating area. The bottom floor of the inn features a commercial kitchen, spacious dining hall, & wood-burning stove, making it perfect for group events, weddings, and retreats. Recent upgrades ensure modern efficiency & comfort, including a new roof, insulated walls, updated HVAC systems with mini-splits, modern electrical, hot water heaters, and dehumidifiers integrated into the flooring.Outdoors, guests will enjoy a large patio, lush gardens, a picturesque stream with a covered bridge, natural fencing, ample parking, and even RV hookups — all surrounded by the charm of the Ozarks. This thriving destination has become known for hosting weddings, festivals, reunions, murder mysteries, train excursions, and interactive plays, offering both a rich history and a profitable future. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or visionary innkeeper, The Beard & Lady Inn is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a fully restored historic property & a flourishing hospitality business in one of the region’s most scenic locations.

Home Facts

Single Family

Built in 1887

Price Summary

1,649,999

$171 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

1084575

Last Updated:

February 28, 2026, 03:18 PM

Added:

4 month(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Interior

Living Area:

9,600 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Building Area:

9,600 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1887


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

13,503


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,649,999

Price per Sq. Ft:

$171 per Sq. Ft.

Source:AR FSBOR
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